Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering

ECE 589 Planning & Automation of Electric Power Distribution Systems

Analysis and design of distribution networks. Economic planning. Distribution substations-substation planning. Optimum operation of distribution feeders. Distribution network automation. Control and Protection. Distribution system reliability.

Credit Hours: 3 (2 Lecture, 1 Project)

Prerequisites: ECE 489

Course Coordinator: C.J. Hatziadoniu

Textbooks:

1. "Electrical Distribution Engineering, Second Edition", Anthony J. Pansini, Prentice Hall, 1992, ISBN: 0-13-251133-9.

References:

1. "Westinghouse Electric Corporation: Electric Utility Engineering Reference Book‑Distribution Systems, vol.3", East Pitsburgh, PA, 1965.

Goals:

1. To introduce electrical engineering majors to the advanced methods of power distribution planning.

2. To introduce students to the modern concepts of distribution network automation.

Projects:

1. Substation planning.

2. Feeder voltage control.

3. Substation protection.

Last Review: Spring Semester 2004